1916 Seachtar na Cásca

Tom Clark

The story of shopkeeper, tobacconist and old Fenian Tom Clarke who many believe was the brains and driving force behind the 1916 Easter Rising.

Sep 22, 2010

James Connelly

James Connolly was born to Irish parents in the slums of Edinburgh and joined the British Army by lying about his age when he was just 15.

Sep 29, 2010

Joseph Plunkett

Joseph Mary Plunkett was born in 26 Upper Fitzwilliam in Dublin in 1887 to a very well to do family.

Oct 6, 2010

Thomas MacDonagh

Oct 13, 2010

Seán Mac Diarmada

Seán Mac Diarmada was born in Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim on February 28th 1883.

Oct 20, 2010

Éamonn Ceannt

Éamonn Ceannt was born Edward Thomas Kent in Ballymoe County Galway on September 21st 1881. His father was a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary and when he retired in 1882 he moved the whole family to Dublin where young Edward grew up.

Oct 27, 2010

Patrick Pearse

Patrick Henry Pearse was born in 27 Great Brunswick Street (Now Pearse Street) on November 10th 1879. He was a poet, teacher, barrister and writer, but to many he is seen as the embodiment of the 1916 Rising.

Nov 3, 2010